Upper Tyrrhenian Cosentino · Riviera dei Cedri
Cetraro
A Tyrrhenian-coast town long ruled by the Benedictines of Montecassino, with the church of San Benedetto and a marina.
Cetraro is a town of about 9,100 inhabitants in the province of Cosenza, at 120 m above the sea, split between Cetraro Paese, on the hill, and Cetraro Marina, on the coast.
Geography
The climate is typical of the Mediterranean coast, with hot summers and mild winters.
History
From 1086 to 1810 Cetraro was ruled by the Benedictines of Montecassino, after the donation by Duchess Sichelgaita. In 1534 Barbarossa’s corsairs attacked the town.
What to see
The mother church of San Benedetto Abate dates to 1104 and was rebuilt in Baroque forms in the 18th century. Among other churches are the Chiesa del Ritiro (1454) and the Chiesa di San Nicola in the old centre. The marina, opened in 2009, has about 500 berths.
Getting there
By car via the A2 “del Mediterraneo” motorway; by train on the Tyrrhenian railway line; the nearest airport is Lamezia Terme.
Places
What to see around here.
Itineraries through here
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4 daysGrand tourGrand Tour of the Riviera dei Cedri
Four days from north to south along the Upper Tyrrhenian Cosentino coast: islands, Norman towns, murals and sanctuaries.
11 stops8 townsMay–OctoberSee the stops -
2 daysWellness & spaWellness & spa
Two days among thermal waters, marina and towns of the Middle Tyrrhenian Cosentino area.
4 stops4 townsAll year roundSee the stops -
4 daysSea & beachesFour days on the Tyrrhenian coast
Four days devoted to the sea, from San Nicola Arcella to Cetraro: arches, islands, beaches and marina.
8 stops6 townsJune–SeptemberSee the stops -
2 daysGrand tourFlavours of the Riviera
Two days among citron, chilli pepper and harbour: the typical products of the Upper Tyrrhenian Cosentino coast.
4 stops3 townsAll year roundSee the stops -
3 daysGrand tourFlavours and traditions
Three days among citron, old towns and harbour: a journey through the flavours of the Upper Tyrrhenian Cosentino coast.
6 stops4 townsAll year roundSee the stops
Frequently asked questions
- The Benedictines of Montecassino, from 1086 to 1810.
- The church of San Benedetto Abate (1104), the old centre and the marina opened in 2009.
Who ruled Cetraro in the Middle Ages?
What to see in Cetraro?
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Events
- Festa di San Benedetto 11 luglio
Processione a mare con la statua del santo.
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